Mikael Torpegaard (born 8 May 1994) is a

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professional

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player, who as of April 2022 is the second highest ranked male tennis player from Denmark behind

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. Mikael Torpegaard is a member of the

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Earlier career

Torpegaard won his first career

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$75,000 title at the 2016 Columbus Challenger, which is played at

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, where Mikael went to college and became a five-time All-American and a two-time Big Ten Athlete of the Year, an achievement that ranks him among the most successful tennis players in Ohio State history.

Professional career

2019: ATP debut

Torpegaard qualified for his first ATP main draw at the 2019 Citi Open in Washington, USA where he lost to

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2021: Grand Slam debut

Torpegaard made his Grand Slam main draw debut at the

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as a lucky loser where he lost to Lloyd Harris.

Davis Cup

On 22 September 2015 Torpegaard, representing host Denmark for the third time in Davis Cup play, played

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, losing 6–4, 6–3, 6–2.

Challenger and Futures finals

Singles: 9 (5–4)

Doubles: 8 (6–2)

Davis Cup matches

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